Trump Deploys Troops To Southern Border As Crackdown Intensifies

The Trump administration has launched a large-scale effort to secure the southern border by deploying 1,500 active-duty military personnel to assist in stopping illegal crossings. Marines and Army troops have been mobilized from multiple bases across the country, with a primary focus on strengthening border security and aiding law enforcement operations.

Marines from Camp Pendleton in California and soldiers from installations in Texas, Georgia, and New York are arriving in strategic locations along the border. Their duties include reinforcing barriers, monitoring activity, and assisting U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in operational support. Officials have indicated that additional forces may be sent depending on the evolving situation.

In addition to military efforts, the administration has implemented stricter immigration policies, shutting down the CBP One app that previously allowed migrants to schedule entry appointments. The major port of entry in El Paso, Texas, has also been closed to further reduce the number of illegal crossings.

State and local law enforcement agencies are being deputized to work alongside federal immigration officers. White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller confirmed that officers who refuse to cooperate with federal mandates will face legal repercussions. This effort aims to expand enforcement capabilities and ensure compliance with immigration laws.

Meanwhile, deportation operations have accelerated with the use of military aircraft. Air Force C-17 transport planes have begun flying deported individuals from Texas and Arizona to their countries of origin. These flights, coordinated by the Department of Homeland Security, are expected to continue as removals increase.

Officials have confirmed that planning efforts are ongoing to determine the potential need for additional military support in the coming weeks.